What's On in Chester this Christmas

Chester Zoo's much loved Lanterns event returns for another magical year, where you can see the zoo turned into a spectacular wonderland, full of sparkle, illumination and cheer!

Come and visit Chester Christmas Market, with unique, locally made products and handmade crafts, jewellery, accessories and stocking fillers, you’re sure to find the perfect presents for everyone!

Santa will be in his Enchanted Grotto in the Grosvenor Shopping Centre so don't forget to come along and see him and tell him what you would like for Christmas.

Make it a Christmas to remember with a special screening of family favourite the Snowman accompanied by a live orchestra or pop along to Storyhouse for Cinderella, a family favourite!

Not forgetting Chester's infamous parades. The first one is the 12 Days of Christmas Parade that kicks off the festive season on 23rd November, followed by hundreds of school children parading through the city on 30th November for the Lanterns Parade. The Winter Watch Parade returns twice, once on 7th December and another time alongside the Saturnalia Parade on 14th December. No one does Parades quite like Chester!

See what's on in Chester this Christmas below:

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Christmas on the Rows

From the 17th of November enjoy the sounds of Christmas in the city centre with pop-up choirs on the Rows every weekend until 21st December.
Chester Christmas Market

A magical Christmas all wrapped up! Chester Christmas Market will be back in the heart of Chester this year.
1. 17 Nov 202419 Dec 2024
Where to see Santa in Cheshire this Christmas

Santa and his elf helpers will be popping up at various locations throughout Cheshire this festive season.
Christmas Light Trails
Pantomimes and Christmas Performances
New Year's Eve

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Painting with Santa

Chester

Another unique workshop where santa will be painting along with the children!

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Viennese Christmas Spectacular – London Concertante

Chester

Always a winning concert, with a combination of pieces that the audience loves, this concert celebrates the magic of Christmas and brings people together for a sensational evening of wonderful music.

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Christmas Fair Supporting Hospice of the Good Shepherd

Backford, Chester

Support your local Hospice and get your Christmas merchandise, win fantastic prizes and see Santa himself!

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FREE Children’s Christmas Crafts with Artist Clare Owens

Chester

Join local artist Clare Owens on The Rows outside Art House Café, Bridge Street for free Christmas Crafts. Children are invited to create their own Christmas garland or headdress using natural and sustainable materials.

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Christmas Modern Calligraphy Workshop with Mellor & Rose

Chester

Join Mellor & Rose at Neptune Chester, Cheshire on our special themed 2.5 hour Christmas Dip Pen Calligraphy Workshop filled with festive designs and hand lettering!
By the end of this fully comprehensive Workshop you will be well on your way to…

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Viennese Christmas Spectacular by Candlelight

St Werburgh Street, Chester

If you don’t consider yourself ‘in the know’ about Mozart, Beethoven, or Bach, fear not, this is the orchestra for you.

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Create a keepsake with Santa

Chester

Sign your child up to this unique workshop in Chester City Centre where they get to not only meet the best Santa Claus in town, but create a keepsake with him that they will cherish for the rest of their lives!

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Chester Male Choir Christmas Concert

Chester

Chester Male Voice Choir's Christmas Concert with special guests Sale Brass Band
Tickets £12 Adults, £6 Under 18s from www.chestermalevoice.com/concerts and in person from The Visitor Information Centre next to Chester Town Hall, Northgate Street

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Christmas Parties

Chester

Celebrate in style this Christmas at Chester Town Hall.

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Christmas Calligraphy Workshop with Mellor & Rose

Chester

Christmas Calligraphy at Neptune Chester, Cheshire!
Beverley, Polly and Lucy Mellor from Mellor & Rose are delighted to welcome you back to their special themed 2.5 hour Christmas Calligraphy Workshop at Neptune Chester on Saturday November 19th…

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Christmas Wine Tasting at Elite Bistro HQ

Lightfoot St, Hoole

Get ready for hosting duties this festive season with an evening guiding you through the very best wines to pair with your Christmas plans.

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Theatre Porto Young Writers - reading stories inspired by the Rows

Chester

Come and hear the stories written by Theatre Porto’s young writers who’ve been inspired by Chester’s Rows.

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Chester Kidsmas

Chester

Experience a Christmas you’ll never forget in Chester city centre. With a mixture of your favourite stores, unique shops and independent restaurants, Chester has everything you need for the perfect day out!

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Christmas Performance with Dee-Sign Choir

Chester

Join Chester’s only BSL performance group, Dee-Sign Choir for a Christmas performance to get you in the festive spirit.

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Gingerbread Village

Chester

Head to Chester’s Gingerbread Village in Frodsham Square this Christmas! Decorate your own gift bags and make custom wrapping paper for the perfect way to pack your Christmas gifts this year.

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An Archive of Stitches - The Living Histories, Geographies, and Biographies

Northgate Street, Chester

This free event explores ways of breaking through our unsustainable relationships with garments in the 21st century.

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New Year’s House Party

Chester

For the biggest party night of the year, it has to be Brasserie Abode.

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Santa's Arty Party

Chester

Come and join Santa for a unique Christmas Arty party that will involve Christmas themed arts & crafts.

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The Leaves of the Trees: A Reflective Coronavirus Memorial

CHESTER

Chester Cathedral is hosting the nationally touring memorial by Peter Walker from Thursday 3 December 2020 – Sunday 3 January 2021.
Designed to be a reflective memorial to the pandemic, the installation is made up of 5,000 steel leaves which will…

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ChesterBoat Twixmas Special

Chester

Blow away the post-Christmas cobwebs and take a stroll down to The Groves for this delicious offer.

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